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PHOENIX — Four months ago, the Patriot Way was broken. The New England Patriots, one of the NFL's most successful franchises for the past 15 years, were 2-2 and coming off an embarrassing Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The debate on the New England sports talk radio airwaves centered on whether quarterback Tom Brady was finished and coach Bill Belichick had lost his way in constructing a roster. Somehow, Brady and the Patriots found their footing and marched into the playoffs as the No. 1 team in the AFC. The Belichick-Brady era was more than breathing, it was thriving. Two weeks ago, the Patriots advanced to their sixth Super Bowl under Belichick when they...

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PHOENIX — Four months ago, the Patriot Way was broken.
The New England Patriots, one of the NFL's most successful franchises for the past 15 years, were 2-2 and coming off an embarrassing Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The debate on the New...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots waited a week only to learn that a familiar foe would make a return visit.
A foe with a history of playoff success in a stadium where the Patriots rarely lose.
The Baltimore Ravens will fly to...

Eleven weeks into the NFL season, fans around here have experienced highs and lows.In Foxborough, there were some lows before the more recent highs. In East Rutherford, it's been mostly lows for two franchises spinning their wheels. As we buckle up for...

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LANDOVER, MD. -- Tom Brady, Darrelle Revis, Rob Gronkowski, Jerod Mayo and Logan Mankins didn't play for the New England Patriots. The Washington Redskins held out Pierre Garcon, DeSean Jackson and Ryan Clark due to minor injuries. That is the nature of...

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday acquired New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins in exchange for tight end Tim Wright and an undisclosed draft pick.
A three-time captain with the Patriots, Mankins has earned six Pro Bowl berths and five All-Pro...

Remember back when we were young and naive about the NFL?
Like, four weeks ago?
The New Orleans Saints were Super Bowl-bound. Green Bay's Eddie Lacy was primed to win the rushing title. And Michael Sam was the biggest issue on the league's plate.
The...

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2013: 10-6, first.
Last in playoffs: 2013.
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1. Seahawks: It has been a decade since the Patriots were the last franchise to repeat in 2003 and 2004. Seattle is primed to give it a real shot and will have Percy Harvin the entire season.
2. Broncos: The offense should remain atop the league and...

History is not on the side of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
No NFL team has won back-to-back Super Bowls since New England in 2003 and '04.
In Pete Carroll, however, the Seahawks have a coach who has won consecutive national championships at...

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